THE English language helpline service, SOS Help, is holding a fund raising event in Paris early next month.

The book sale takes place on Saturday, July 3 at St. Joseph's Church, 50 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris from noon until 4pm, and it’s a special 'Summer Clearance' sale where you can fill a bag of books for only €5.

SOS Help is an English speaking crisis line in France, it is open from 3pm to 11pm daily and can be reached on 01 46 21 46 46.